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Carson National Forest
208 Cruz Alta Road
Taos, NM 87571

(575) 758-6200

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Photo of Rio Grande Photo of Rio Grande

Recreational Activities

From the Taos Junction Bridge (highway 567) northward to Colorado State Line. Reached mainly by trails. This river has been designated "Wild and Scenic". Excellent fishing for large brown and rainbow trout. Trails lead down the side of 800 ft. gorge from Cebolla Mesa Campground and from the Bureau of Land Management Wild River recreation area.

Picture of Angler fishing the Rio Grande

Angler fishing at the Rio Grande by the John Dunn Bridge.
Access is from Highway 522 north to Arroyo Hondo, turn west on dirt road to Rio Grande.

Picture of Angler fishing the Rio Grande

 

 

 

 

 

Fishing from Cebolla Mesa trail. Access from Highway 522 north to Forest Road 9 to Cebolla Mesa campground.

USDA Forest Service - Carson National Forest
Last Modified: Monday, 28 April 2008 at 10:51:21 EDT


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